Short-Form Video Editor

• Review long-form footage and pull out the strongest moments, reactions and hooks for short-form content
• Edit high volumes of vertical video for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts to agreed daily or weekly output targets
• Write and time on-screen captions, text overlays, hooks and calls to action matching the tone and UK audience
• Apply sound, music, trending audio, pacing and transitions suited to each platform and format
• Produce multiple variations of concepts for testing
• Self-check videos against the brief and brand guidelines before submission
• Turn feedback around quickly, within the same working day where possible
• Keep footage, project files and exports organised in storage and project management tools
• Track TikTok and Instagram trends, formats and UK culture and bring ideas to the team
• Deliver against volume targets, first-time approval rates, QC reduction, turnaround time and content performance goals

• 2+ years editing short-form social content, ideally for a consumer, entertainment or e-commerce brand, or an agency
• A portfolio or showreel of TikTok / Reels content with measurable performance
• Strong command of Premiere Pro, CapCut, After Effects or DaVinci Resolve
• Excellent written and spoken English, with a natural feel for British humour, slang and cultural references
• Proven ability to work at pace and volume without losing quality
• Reliable home setup and connectivity and availability on UK hours
• Experience with UGC and creator-led content (nice to have)
• Motion graphics or basic animation (nice to have)
• Familiarity with games, board games or party culture (nice to have)
• Basic understanding of paid social creative testing (nice to have)